Add 42/16 and 25/42, Solve 2 10/16 + 25/42 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 25/42

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 25/42

42/16 + 25/42 is 541/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
42/16 = 42 × 21/16 × 21 = 882/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336
Add the two like fractions:
882/336 + 200/336 = 882 + 200/336 = 1082/336
1082/336 simplified gives 541/168
So, 42/16 + 25/42 = 541/168
In mixed form: 337/168

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